Rush rally, but can't close gap in 56-49 loss

The Chicago Rush nearly wiped out a 21-point, second-half deficit at home, but the Arizona Rattlers held on for a 56-49 Arena Football League win Sunday.

Luke Drone threw three touchdown passes from late in the third quarter until late in the fourth, and the Rush pulled within seven points when he hooked up with Reggie Gray for a 32-yard score with 2:29 remaining.

The Rush (4-5) recovered the ensuing kickoff and had a chance to tie the game, but the Rattlers' defense held on downs. Arizona (8-1) regained possession in the final minute and ran out the clock.

Drone completed 14 of 34 passes for six touchdowns and 261 yards. He was intercepted once. Gray made eight receptions for 194 yards and four touchdowns. Rodney Wright added two touchdown grabs among his four catches.